Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p8skw3h I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord.Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia. John 15 Eternal God,you are the source of every gift,and the fountain of all blessing.Give us such joy in livingand such peace in serving Christ,that we may gratefully make useContinue reading “Oremus for July 17, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3wcmx574 Receive the joy of your glory, giving thanks to God,who has called you into the heavenly kingdom, alleluia. 2 Ezra Lord God, you so tend the vine you planted that now it extends its branches throughout the world. Keep us in Christ as branches on the vine, that, grafted firmly in your love, we mayContinue reading “Oremus for July 16, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/vm2nse5e You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven,endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste. Wisdom 16 As you cause the sun to rise, O God,bring the light of Christ to dawn in our soulsand dispel the shadows of hatred and fear.Give us grace to reflect Christ’s glory;and let his loveContinue reading “Oremus for July 15, 2026”

Cicely SaundersCicely Saunders founded the first modern hospice and, more than anybody else, was responsible for establishing the discipline and the culture of palliative care. She introduced effective pain management and insisted that dying people needed dignity, compassion, and respect, as well as rigorous scientific methodology in the testing of treatments. She abolished the prevailingContinue reading “Oremus for July 14, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/9hw8j2m I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. John 8 Almighty God, we thank youfor planting in us the seed of your Word.By your Holy Spirit,help us to receive it with joy,and live according to it,that we may grow inContinue reading “Oremus for July 13, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. The sparrow has found herself a home, *and the turtle dove a nest in which to lay her young:at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God!Blessed are they who dwell in your house,they shall praise you for ever and e ver.V. How lovely is your dwelling place, *O Lord of hosts.MyContinue reading “Oremus for July 12, 2026”

Benedict of NursiaBenedict was born in Nursia, central Italy, around the year 480. As a young man he was sent to study in Rome, but was soon appalled by the corruption in society and withdrew to live as a hermit at Subiaco. He quickly attracted disciples and began to establish small monasteries in the neighbourhood.Continue reading “Oremus for July 11, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ttyjpbkv Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Isaiah 48 God of mercy, you know us better than we know ourselves, and still you love us. Wash us from all our sins, create in us clean hearts, and strengthen us by yourContinue reading “Oremus for July 10, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2ybp9ax5 Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Cf. Isaiah 48 God our strength, the only refuge of all who trust you.Fortify us with your goodness to live in quietness of spirit,that we may serve you all our days;through Jesus Christ, yourContinue reading “Oremus for July 9, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5t7vysmf The glory of the Lord will be revealed,and all flesh will see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 40 O God, none can compare with you; your wondrous deeds for our salvation are without number. Make us bold witnesses to your faithfulness,that all the earth may rejoice in your love toward us inContinue reading “Oremus for July 8, 2026”